Elections

Putin, Lukashenka are in same sinking boat, observers say
Elections

2020-09-15

Putin, Lukashenka are in same sinking boat, observers say

Facing increasing opposition from voters, the two leaders are clinging to each other for support -- with Putin promising a $1.5 billion loan and Lukashenka vowing closer ties with 'our older brother'.

Shadow of Kremlin looms over suppression of demonstrators in Belarus
Elections

2020-08-21

Shadow of Kremlin looms over suppression of demonstrators in Belarus

The protest movement in Belarus has come at an awkward time for the Kremlin with Putin's own popularity sharply eroded, and signs clearly point to Moscow's backing of the crackdown.

Iran's president denounces country's conservative rulers after candidates banned
Elections

2020-01-27

Iran's president denounces country's conservative rulers after candidates banned

The Guardian Council, a body close to the country's hardliners, blocked almost 10,000 candidates from contesting upcoming polls in what the president has called a threat to the nation.

Uzbeks vote in 'historic' polls under pro-reform president
Elections

2019-12-23

Uzbeks vote in 'historic' polls under pro-reform president

Liberalisation is continuing under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, analysts say.

Facebook blocks fresh Russian attempts to meddle in 2020 US elections
Elections

2019-10-22

Facebook blocks fresh Russian attempts to meddle in 2020 US elections

Russian 'troll factories' meanwhile continue their operations in Central Asia as Moscow moves to realise its strategic ambitions in the region.

Central Asians back Moscow voters saying 'no' to ruling Kremlin party
Elections

2019-09-20

Central Asians back Moscow voters saying 'no' to ruling Kremlin party

The humiliating loss to Vladimir Putin's party in Moscow reflects a wider rejection of the Russian regime in Central Asia and beyond.

Kazakhstan elects Tokayev as new president
Elections

2019-06-10

Kazakhstan elects Tokayev as new president

Opponents of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev were quick to congratulate him on the victory, but the election was marred by claims of voting irregularities and arrests.

Preparations for Kazakh presidential election monitoring begin
Elections

2019-05-16

Preparations for Kazakh presidential election monitoring begin

Kazakhstan's Central Election Commission has so far accredited 67 international observers.

Kazakh, international analysts discuss role of new technology in electoral processes
Elections

2018-11-06

Kazakh, international analysts discuss role of new technology in electoral processes

Technology can play an important role in increasing transparency, accountability and public confidence in elections, President Nursultan Nazarbayev said.

Kremlin coercion in Central Asia to continue following Putin election charade
Elections

2018-03-20

Kremlin coercion in Central Asia to continue following Putin election charade

Putin's election will result in the Kremlin's same old policies for Central Asia: using it as a backyard for military adventurism and treating the region's citizens as second class.